Lily Collins: 17 Things I Wish I'd Known When I Was 17

The Mortal Instruments star and author of Unfiltered: No Regrets, No Shame, Just Me opens up about the advice she wishes she could give her teenage self.

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Lily Collins

Feb 28, 2017

Navigating your teen years can be tricky enough without having to do it in front of the entire world. But Lily Collins, whose father is legendary singer Phil Collins, has managed to do it with both grace and poise. Now 27, the Mortal Instruments star, has made a name for herself as a successful actress. But in her new book, Unfiltered: No Regrets, No Shame, Just Me, out March 7th, Lily gets totally real about everything, from her struggles with self-esteem and body image to dating.

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Here, Lily shares the advice she wishes she could share with her 17-year-old self.

1. You accept the love you think you deserve.

2. When someone shows you who they are, believe them.

3. The quirky things that make you different are what make you beautiful.